ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN II Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who has constipation after receiving opioid medication for incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Auscultating bowel sounds first assesses bowel motility, guiding subsequent interventions for opioid-induced constipation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reinforcing teaching about disease prevention with an older adult client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for adults 65 and older to prevent pneumococcal disease, which poses significant risks in this age group.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about liquid iron supplements with a client who has anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Taking iron supplements with food reduces gastric distress, improving tolerance and adherence to the treatment regimen.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying and whose family is at the bedside. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying moisturizing lotion enhances comfort and quality of life for the dying client, addressing dry skin and providing care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reporting muscle pain immediately is crucial, as it may indicate lactic acidosis, a rare but serious metformin side effect.